Northwest High’s Grace Dickerson

By Hayden Swope

Grace Dickerson, a volleyball athlete from Wichita Northwest, was chosen as the Shelter Insurance Athlete of the Month. Last season, Dickerson led the Grizzlies in kills.

“I recognize that there are many talented and special athletes at Northwest that are deserving of this honor,” Dickerson said. “I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the athlete of the month.”

Dickerson spent her offseason on the court playing with her club team, keeping up her strengths and working on her weaknesses.

“I’ve been competing year round in club ball and the offseason for school in order to improve my skills,” Dickerson said. “My goals were to get stronger and more consistent for this upcoming season.”

Dickerson is looking forward to getting to help lead her team far into the postseason.

“Our team goal is to win our second consecutive Greater Wichita Athletic League championship,” Dickerson said. “I also want to exceed our performance from last year and win a state championship.”

Dickerson plans to go down the medical field path, but also hopes to continue playing the game she loves.

“I am hoping to play volleyball at the next level and pursue a course of study that will allow me to work in the medical field,” Dickerson said.